, 1887-02-09

interpellate the Government on the Sltua-
ton. In reply NJ. Goblet privately inform.
Ell him hat there was no need to repeat
his declarations that the intention OF
France was pacific, and that the war
rumonrs had a speculative origin.
NJ. de Cassagnac has advised General
BOulanger to resign.
In the course Of the debate in the House
of Commons on the address, Sir Wilfred
Lawson denounced the English rule i'll
Egypt. The Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs replied that the army of occupation
was being rapidly withdrawn.
Plymouth, February 6th.-The Il. NJ. 5.
Para, from the West Indies, arrived at
8 a. III to-day.
New York, February 7th-The Boston
Montreal express has fallen through the
bridge at Vermont. The cars were burnt
and 60 lives destroyed.
1t ia announced that NJ. SalansOn,
Secretary at the French !, CATION in Chilli.
has been transferred to Washington.
Secretary Manning has recommended
Congress to adopt Il stronger retaliatOry
bill empowering the President to exclude
Canadian vessels, cars, and products from
entering the United States.
1t is stated that the French frontier Is
now practically impaSsahle TO q hostile
army, except with terrific loss.
The Moscow Journal, the "ViedemOst", in
All editorial Oh tho European situation,
warns Prince Bismarck that he can best
consult German interests bv not interfering
bel wpen Austria and Russia except to
diSSuade Austria from aggression. The
article aids that it iS time Prince
Bismarck should take u rest.
Paris news states that NJ. FlOurens has
Informed the Cabinet that the outlook is
peaceful.
1t IL understood that the Vatican has
advised the German catholics to support
grince Bism lrok's Hepteanate bill.
New York, February Sth-The Spcreta-
Cy Of State for War, in reply to a question
IN the House OF Commons by Sir William
CroSAmaun, stated that CaStrieS would be
fortified and made a naval cOaIing station,
and lhlt the troops would be removed
6om BlrbadoeS to st. Lucia,
Mr.. phruell. in the course of IL speech
proposing his amendment to the QeUen's
speech, depl0red the ftl'urG of Parliament
f. pass the Bill for HE prevention Of evil
lions, which was the cause of the present
troabie in Iceland. He cautiously praised
the plan OF the rent cam Iaign, which he
said had protected many tenants, and
declared that the prop DSel coercion
yula accomplish nothing but increase
SIC. ct sOcietieI.
The debate was then adjourned.
Mr.. Chamberlain has offered to conduct
the ~ctofterS legislation if the Scotch mem
beers ap 'rOve.
The Canadian Government has forward.
ell to England II proposal to negotiate with
1he United States for ii mOdus vivendl
Aaeween the two count les.
1t is reported in Newfoundland that the
British government has refused to authO-
rize the export Of bait, and that Sir Charles
Upper, the High Commissioners, has ne2O-
tiAted a favorable treaty with Madrid for
the export of Canadian products to the
West IndieS, in connection with which a
new line Of steamers will run between
Halifax anil Cuba.
Paris dispatches state that the Com
manders have been ordered to do nothing
which might cause The circulation Of false
TumOurS concerning Germany.
Several members of an anti patriotic
league have been arrested in Paris for
p%lacarding the city with an advice to
soldiers to desert.
The New York coal strike is still causing
trouble, but it IS believed 10 be near is
end.
Washington adviceS announce that the
Senate has voted without debate u, OOO, 900
Of dollars for Coast defence.
New York, 9Th Febry.
Flour, per bril-, st Lawrence pr. br. 1896
NaAI haat brandy wine. Dar hrl. 80 S5